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Holly Lowe Jones is a PhD student and writing instructor in the English Department at the University of Oregon. She is currently working on her dissertation, which archives and analyzes Black American textual production at Playboy magazine between the 1960’s and early 1990’s.
Alongside and within her academic scholarship, Holly enjoys memoir/autobiography writing.
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Grounded in Gratitude: Being Thankful for what you have
OUTFIT DETAILS | Chambray Shirt, White knit top, Camo joggers and sneakers are sold out but I have linked similar options at the bottom of this post My favorite quote is "Be thankful for what you have; you'll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don't...
5 Ways to Reduce Stress
These are anxious times for most people, so I am sharing 5 easy ways to reduce your stress. As always, I've included photos of my outfit and shopping details at the bottom of the post. 1. Exercise Most gyms are now closed, so I know that can be difficult for people...
What Made Me Stop Drinking: Five Years Sober
March 16th, 2020 was my five year sobriety anniversary. I don't post about my journey often, but when I do (click here for my first post on sober living), I usually get asked many of the same questions about what made me stop drinking. I'd like to address some...
Secrets to Achieving your Fitness Goals: The Three S’s
Happy February Friends! On an Instagram poll, I asked if you were interested in hearing about the supplements that I use, along with other tricks and tips that I didn't discuss in my Bootcamp post. The large majority of you said "yes!" So, in this post, I will share...
Shinzen Friendship Garden in Fresno, California
Over the summer, after finishing my last term at La Sierra University, I drove from southern California back home to Washington State. Along the way, I wanted to stop and see as many nature attractions as time would allow. One of these locations was Shinzen Friendship...
Olive Leopard Mini Dress
Happy Hump Day! I'm not over the leopard trend, and it never goes out of style anyway, so here's another animal print, date-night party dress! This olive, ruched mini dress is from Trendy Boutique on Poshmark. The leopard clutch is from a collab I did a while back,...